Community participation, sport, leisure and recreation

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It is important for students with disability to develop and maintain friendships and relationships beyond school. As transition occurs existing friendships often change as everyone becomes immersed in their lives. It is therefore important to continue to build new friendships and meet new people.

Engagement in sport, leisure and recreation is a great way to get active and involved in the community. Participating in sport and recreation activities helps young people stay healthy, meet people and form new friendships.

Even if a student is transitioning into further education and training or employment it is still important to encourage them to link into leisure and recreation activities. Young people often find they have spare time on their hands, particularly if their employment or training is on a part-time basis.

Young people with disability engage in sport, leisure and recreation in a variety of ways. Many young people with disability may already be members of local clubs. As young people transition from school it is worthwhile to explore more formal and valued roles young people can play within those clubs.

These roles include:

membership of club committees

coaching, assistant coaching and manager roles

supporter group membership

club communications support, e.g. website support, newsletter development and distribution

The
Disability Sports Australia website provides information for people with disability, their families, carers and friends, as well as information for coaches and clubs about promoting and supporting inclusion in sport as well as sports and recreation funding.